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Education

Should My Child Read This Book?

Media has changed significantly and children are exposed to more graphic and mature visuals, language, and subject matter. Reading choice is an...

Education

What Does It All Mean? The Importance of Reading Comprehension

“Mommy, Daddy, listen to me read this book!” These are magical words to hear from our children. Kindergarten and first grade teachers are thrilled...

Education

Let’s Hear Those Young Readers Out Loud

Today I came across an interesting and surprising fact. Up until the late 1600s or 1700s people only read aloud – for an audience, as a social...